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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 67.1 / 100
1974·Horror / Sci-Fi / Thriller·1h 44m

THE TERMINAL MAN

“Harry Benson is a brilliant computer scientist. For three minutes a day, he is violently homicidal.”

As the result of a head injury, brilliant computer scientist Harry Benson begins to experience violent seizures. In an attempt to control the seizures, Benson undergoes a new surgical procedure in which a microcomputer is inserted into his brain. The procedure is not entirely successful.

Above the Line
Mike Hodges·DirectorMike Hodges·ScreenplayMichael Crichton·NovelRichard H. Kline·Director of PhotographyGlenn Gould·MusicianRobert L. Wolfe·Editor
Cast
George Segal·Harry BensonJoan Hackett·Dr. Janet RossRichard Dysart·Dr. John EllisDonald Moffat·Dr. Arthur McPhersonMichael C. Gwynne·Dr. Robert MorrisWilliam Hansen·Dr. Ezra ManonJill Clayburgh·Angela BlackNorman Burton·Det. Capt. AndersJames B. Sikking·Ralph FriedmanMatt Clark·Gerhard
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Mike Hodges·DirectorMargaret Tary·Script SupervisorRobert Dijoux·Second Assistant DirectorLeonard S. Smith Jr.·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Mike Hodges·ScreenplayMichael Crichton·Novel
Camera· 3
Richard H. Kline·Director of PhotographyAl Baerthlin·Assistant CameraMel Traxel·Still Photographer
Editing· 3
Robert L. Wolfe·EditorJoel Cox·Assistant EditorJeremy Hume·Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Glenn Gould·MusicianRaul A. Bruce·Boom Operator
Art & Design· 7
Donald Brooks·Costume DesignVittorio Nino Novarese·Costume DesignFred Harpman·Art DirectionMarvin March·Set DecorationFred Williams·Makeup ArtistLeo Lotito Jr.·Makeup ArtistHerb Rindenow·Leadman
Production· 7
Mike Hodges·ProducerBruce Fowler Jr.·Production ManagerMichael Dryhurst·Associate ProducerNessa Hyams·CastingJim Martell·Extras CastingR. Anthony Brown·Location ManagerDorothy Naja·Production Secretary
Other Departments· 2
Sherry Wilson·HairstylistRon Riner·Driver
By the Numbers
67.1
OF 100
Master Score
5.6
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Terminal Man's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#003399
#009966
#FFFFFF
Mood
Intense, Futuristic
Composition
Diagonal
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“A man in a white suit and white shoes is depicted in a dynamic, falling or floating pose against a complex, abstract background of blue and green electronic cir”

sci-fithriller
Key Elements
ManWhite SuitElectronic ComponentsLightning Bolts
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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